The emperor's mocking gaze fell on the disgruntled Minister of Works. Although he couldn't confiscate their property, as long as it was proven that Physician Tian wasn't a descendant of the Medical Sage, they could openly hand over the Tian family's medical books. He could simply buy them back at the price their ancestors had paid. The family had benefited greatly from the Tian family's medical books, growing from a small bookstore owner to a wealthy household.
When the emperor pressed him further, Physician Tian still refused to admit it, instead asking the Minister of Works to intervene on his behalf. However, he sounded somewhat guilty at this point. Firstly, he had just spat on someone twice and was now making demands; how could the person possibly listen to him? Secondly, it seemed the person in the main seat held a higher official position than his own brother!
The Minister of Works, of course, did not side with him, but instead asked him to tell the truth, but Physician Tian remained stubborn.
The emperor snorted coldly and ordered Chuanwen to be escorted out. Chuanwen's innocent eyes were filled with great confusion. [Why are they kicking me out at this crucial moment?]
The emperor and the others pretended not to hear, and the key point is that with you here, the plot they were telling was automatically muted.
Once Chuanwen left, things became much easier. Shen Congliang recounted in detail how Physician Tian's original surname was Zhao, and how his grandfather had tricked the Tian family out of their medical books from bandits.
The emperor, who couldn't get a word in edgewise, glanced at him sideways, his look full of disdain. "You've said everything, what else can I say?"
Shen Congliang didn't notice that the emperor had also been holding back for a long time. He spoke freely and even gave the emperor a smile that showed his eight teeth. "Your Majesty, did I say it well?"
The emperor secretly rolled his eyes, thinking that he would fire this person sooner or later!
Physician Tian—no, he should be called Physician Zhao now—was utterly shocked!
After his grandfather tricked the bandits out of their medical book, he left that place and went to a neighboring province, changing his name and identity. He never told anyone about these things about his family. Even his son didn't know. How could this person say it so perfectly?
After his initial shock, he quickly tried to calm himself down, but words alone are not enough; he should produce evidence if he had the guts!
The emperor chuckled, revealing his identity. Just as the imperial physician Zhao was once again shocked, a smile appeared on his lips. "Think carefully. If you don't tell the truth, it's a crime of deceiving the emperor."
After saying this, Physician Zhao felt all his strength drain away and collapsed to the ground. In the end, he dared not challenge the emperor's authority and confessed everything, crying and begging for mercy, "Your Majesty, please spare my life! My ancestors only bought the Tian family's medical books; they never intended to murder for money. Please, Your Majesty, spare my life!"
Since Physician Zhao was willing to donate the Tian family's medical books free of charge, the emperor was too lazy to punish him and only gave him a few verbal reprimands.
However, Tian Wanyin still offered one hundred taels of silver. Although the Zhao family had seized the medical books, it was thanks to their protection that the books were preserved. If someone who didn't know their value had bought them, it was uncertain whether not a single page would have been lost. But it was impossible for her to come up with more money; one hundred taels of silver was all her savings.
Physician Zhao accepted the hundred taels of silver, his smile a mixture of laughter and tears. His gaze lingered reluctantly on the box of medical books that had been moved to Tian Wanyin's feet—books that represented his family's future!
Suddenly, a glint flashed in Physician Zhao's eyes. He stuffed the hundred taels of silver back into Tian Wanyin's hand and then pulled his son, who was still unaware of the situation, to kneel down.
"It would be too vulgar to measure the value of these medical books in silver. My Zhao family is fortunate to have this connection with them. If you wish to thank my family for protecting these books, why not take my son as your apprentice? My son could perform acupuncture at the age of seven, treat serious illnesses at ten, and made a name for himself as a renowned doctor by fifteen. You will definitely not lose out by taking him as your apprentice!"
Physician Zhao tried his best to recommend his son. Since the medical books were gone, he couldn't let his son become useless!
Tian Wanyin frowned. She looked at the young man at her feet and finally agreed. It was already a great fortune to have found all the medical books, so she would consider it as repayment for their kindness.
The atmosphere in the lobby, which was tense just moments ago, is now relaxed and cheerful.
The emperor couldn't help but smile. His gaze swept over the crowd of onlookers, and he noticed that they were huddled in a far corner. As soon as they met his eyes, they all knelt down, heads bowed, not daring to look at him.
Ah, I've forgotten about all of them. It seems they've been quiet for quite a while now.
The emperor smiled kindly, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, we're not some kind of monster."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. A few of the bolder ones raised their heads slightly to admire the face of the emperor. This incredible honor had finally come their way! "Mother! I saw the emperor! Alive!"
After the emperor left Tian's Medical Clinic, he saw Chuanwen squatting across the street, looking puzzled. "How did Shen Congliang know about the Zhao family's affair?"
The cheating emperor and Shen Congliang remained unfazed, even smiling. It felt so good to know everything!
Zheng Yan felt a little sorry for Chuanwen. She wondered how Chuanwen would feel if she found out that everyone could hear her true feelings someday.
[Never mind, Tian Wanyin has obtained all the medical books, so Er Gou is definitely saved!]
Chuanwen happily ran over, greeted the emperor who was about to come out, and then went into the clinic to inquire about Tian Wanyin.
"I wouldn't dare say I'm going to die, but I'll do my best."
Su Heng was her benefactor, and Tian Wanyin also hoped that he could overcome his difficulties.
However, Qi Feng still needs care, and Tian Wanyin plans to see him wake up here. So she didn't ask anyone to move the medical books away, but instead found a place where it wouldn't get in the way and started reading them.
Chuanwen dared not disturb her and originally intended to stay here to prevent anyone from bothering Tian Wanyin.
However, Tian Wanyin refused, saying that Chuanwen had a heavier burden now and could not linger here.
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